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# advertising standards

Last year
2022
UK bans Paddy Power ad featuring ‘do you think I will end up looking like my mum?’ gaffe
Viewers had complained that the ad portrayed gambling as taking priority in family life.
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Jun 15th 2022, 7:40 AM
All time
Complaint upheld over Classic Hits prize conveying Jerusalem's Old City as Israeli
The ASAI upheld a separate complaint about an undisclosed commercial relationship between influencer Emma Kehoe and Pretty Little Thing.
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Nov 17th 2020, 11:59 AM
Influenced: ASAI records spike in complaints about health and beauty ads
The sector received the most amount of complaints last year.
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Apr 29th 2020, 12:51 PM
MCD told not to advertise tickets 'from' a certain price unless it can show there are a reasonable number available
A complaint had been made about a 3Arena event with a ticket price listed as “from €51 incl booking fee”.
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Dec 17th 2019, 6:10 AM
Complaint of 'racism' against Wexford shop whose owner painted his face black for advert upheld
Smyths Homevalue shared the video on Facebook to promote Black Friday last year.
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Jun 26th 2019, 9:31 AM
Complaints over Donegal nightclub's '19th Hole' billboard upheld after 'grave and widespread offence'
The advert prompted 64 complaints.
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Aug 30th 2018, 4:28 PM
Groupon rapped on knuckles for 'misleading' exclusive beauty product deal
The coupon company issued an offer for a beauty ‘mystery gift’ which failed to specify how many items a customer would receive.
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Mar 7th 2018, 6:05 AM
Firm behind the Insure My websites slapped on the wrist over fake testimonials
Insuremymotorbike.ie was taken down after the complaint was lodged.
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Feb 26th 2017, 7:10 AM
Lidl is in trouble for advertising 'fresh' fish which actually came from Namibia
The complaint related to Lidl’s InisMara brand of fish products.
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Feb 22nd 2017, 6:01 AM
Irish bloggers will now have to declare when they're promoting a product in their posts
The ASAI aims to ensure that all marketing is easily identifiable from independent editorial content.
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Jan 24th 2017, 2:30 PM
Poll: Were RTÉ wrong in banning this Budweiser ad featuring Conor McGregor?
RTÉ has refused to air the ad as it is in breach of advertising standards.
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Mar 20th 2016, 9:40 AM
How bookies, e-cigarettes and kids meals can advertise changes today
Food advertisements and ads for health and beauty products will now also be subject to more stringent examinations.
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Mar 1st 2016, 6:07 AM
Paddy Power erection pun and Georgia Salpa eating chocolate are fair game for ads
So says Irish advertising standards.
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Dec 18th 2014, 2:27 PM
London women's centre advert that appeals to 'Irish visitors' is misleading
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has pulled an advert for a London clinic as it gives the impression it’s an abortion clinic.
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Sep 19th 2013, 3:36 PM
Advertising authority to monitor ads by companies on social media
Posts by companies on social media websites that advertise products now under the remit of the Advertising Authority of Ireland.
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Nov 20th 2012, 7:15 AM
VIDEO: Is this nudie Irish ham ad offensive?
Farmers in the nip, eating sandwiches. Offensive, or just misleading?
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Oct 24th 2012, 12:46 PM
"Spanking", "MILF" and hangover Jesus too much for the Advertising Standards Authority
Ads for the 48 mobile network and a hangover cure have been shot down by the ASAI.
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Jun 27th 2012, 3:08 PM
Column: Children are conditioned from birth to develop 'brand loyalty'
Family clinical psychotherapist Joanna Fortune says toys don’t just let children ‘play’ anymore – they are constantly selling to them…
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Jun 4th 2012, 7:00 PM
Ads for 'My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding' prompt complaints
The slogan “Bigger. Fatter. Gypsier” – used in Channel 4′s billboard campaign for the new series of the show – has been criticised as offensive and racist.
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Feb 17th 2012, 10:24 AM
TripAdvisor defends reader reviews following warning by watchdog
The website has responded to criticisms about its “real travellers’” reviews section – saying that its users made “educated decision” based on reviews.
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Feb 3rd 2012, 9:30 PM
Website censured over Moss 'skinny' slogan T-shirts
The ad showed children’s T-shirts bearing a motto once mentioned by model Kate Moss in an interview – “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”.
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Aug 10th 2011, 3:37 PM
Adverts rapped for being sexist, misleading and 'feckin' great'
As the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland releases its latest report, we look at some of the ads that vexed viewers.
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Jun 29th 2011, 10:08 AM
Poll: Should the new Club Orange TV ads be aired?
Controversy surrounds a new ad featuring bikini-clad women which is due for broadcast this summer…
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Jun 21st 2011, 10:13 AM